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Asian markets boosted by new China hope, euro falls on France woes
Hong Kong (AFP) - Most markets rose in Asia on Tuesday on hopes China will unveil fresh measures to boost...
Trump vows to defend US dollar hegemony, but is it under threat?
New York (AFP) - US President-elect Donald Trump has threatened retaliation against governments that challenge the US dollar, vowing "100...
Chinese plus-size influencer spreads body positivity through fashion
Guangzhou (AFP) - Surrounded by racks of colourful dresses and blazers in China's manufacturing hub of Guangzhou, plus-size clothing brand...
Vietnam property tycoon on death row awaits appeal verdict
Hanoi (AFP) - A Vietnamese property tycoon sentenced to death in a multi-billion-dollar fraud case arrived in court Tuesday, as...
Tens of thousands strike at Volkswagen’s Germany plants
Hanover (Germany) (AFP) - Tens of thousands of Volkswagen workers went on strike Monday in an escalating industrial dispute, with...
From China woes to EV troubles, VW faces rocky road
Frankfurt (Germany) (AFP) - As Volkswagen seeks to push through a drastic restructuring with billions of euros in cuts, workers...
Paris stocks wobble, euro falls on France budget standoff
New York (AFP) - Paris stocks wobbled and the euro fell Monday as a budget standoff in France fueled concern...
‘Future of planet’ at stake at ICJ hearings: Vanuatu
The Hague (AFP) - The future of the planet is at stake during hearings at the top United Nations court,...
Asian markets rise as China data provides hope but euro struggles
Hong Kong (AFP) - Equities rose across Asia on Monday following another record day on Wall Street, with traders also...
Thousands to strike at Volkswagen’s Germany plants
Frankfurt (Germany) (AFP) - Thousands of Volkswagen workers were to go on strike Monday in an escalating industrial dispute at...
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